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AJ62 EPA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EPA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,655 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,568 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2023 72,248 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 72,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 69,699 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 69,699 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 67,117 miles

both front tyres slightly worn/small cracks offside front steering inner joint slightly play

offside rear hand brake reading slightly low

Fail 26 May 2021 67,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly worn/small cracks offside front steering inner joint slightly play

offside rear hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 9 May 2020 65,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,073 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AJ62 EPA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ62 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ62 EPA registered?

AJ62 EPA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AJ62 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 EPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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